Two posts in one day, I know!! But I couldn't go to bed w/out sharing the good news w/ everyone. Yesterday my Dad got a new trach---one that would allow for a speaking valve to be put on it---today they put it on. Tonight when I walked into his room I read a sign above his head to him.....I said "Dad, the sign says "speaking valve on trach, leave on as tolerated". Is it bothering you or is it okay?"......he said something so I leaned down near the valve and asked him to repeat what he said and he said "it's being tolerated"! Just like that. Faint and raspy but there was no question what he said. I put my hands on my hips and said to him "it's being tolerated!!!!!!" and smiled and shook my head---he could have just said "it's ok" but no---so Kraig. Later he said "I love you too" and "yes" (in response to my saying God is good) and even "goodnight" to my Aunt Stacy. Rick handed my Dad a baseball (a soft squueze ball) and my Dad threw it to Rick---several times. When my sister came to visit my Dad pulled her in for a hug!! The nurse cried. Heather cried. There were lots of moments between he and my mom today as well.......I will let her tell you about them in her comments :) What a difference a day makes.
Oh yeah---they brought in a therapy dog today to visit my Dad. They put the dog right on his bed--- apparently he loved that. Started scratching him behind the ears :)
Off to thank God and get some sleep. What a wonderfully, happy, emotional day for everyone.....especially my Dad. He is coming back to us and we can't stop smiling!
xo
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Lisa, I came early to the site on Sat. before these newest posts and now I am finding these as it is bedtime...I am just so incredibly happy for you all...what amazing events are happening for your Dad and your family..these have brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my heart. Things are happening fast and I love that he is beginning to communicate with you ...that truly gives you an understanding of how well the man within has held up to this ordeal. Remarkable...inspiring! Keep writing because one day sweet lady, he will be sitting with you while he reads this..no doubts!!
ReplyDeletePeace and prayer...love and hugs! L.R.
PTL...as your dad would say. What an amazing day yesterday was....things were happening so fast. He wanted his cell phone when I got there....and put it to his ear...he wants to call someone...sure of it..maybe Lori? There is someone he's missing. When I found out that he had a temp speaking valve...I tried to get him to talk...but he wouldn't..he did say "yes" to Jillian when she asked if he was happy to see her..and tried to respond love you to his Mom and sister. He said something twice to the nurses..and then once to me. "Head ache." They gave him some tylenol. He was adorable with the dog...scritching it on the ear...:)) Jill was eating a lollipop...and his mouth was going...so she gave him a few licks...he loved it..and knew just what to do with it..lol! I missed most of the talking and exciement..cause I let you guys visit with him. I was there all day..and he was happy to see all of you.So...It was beyond precious when he mouthed and smacked that kiss to Delaney. I said isn't she beautiful... she's been missing her Poppy. He got teary-eyed and shook his head yes. What an emotional day for all of us. When he hugged Heather...my heart soared. We were all crying..including the nurse. Shannon has been his nurse alot..and is so thrilled for every small step of his recovery process...for him...and for the family. The cutest thing of the last couple days was to come in and find him holding the tv remote. Just like home. I asked him if the nurse gave it to him..he shook his head no...put it down..and picked it up again. :)) He really wants to eat, I think. It seemed like the last two weeks have been very slow but steady progress..and the last two days...yesterday, especially..have been fast progress...amazing. God is truly good...and is answering our prayers..in his own time. Such a miracle...my heart is singing. So many times I wanted to give up...how much can one hope and pray...and then as minutes turned in to hours..and hours turned into days...and days turned into weeks...I realized...for as long as
ReplyDeleteit takes. Every day...on my knees...so many wonderful people praying for him...all over the world. They are all sensing what a wonderful man your Dad is. Pulling for him and the family...knowing how much we need him in our lives still. So many Angels...I will never forget the love and support we've received. Such comfort...it's truly amazing grace. I'm off to church..and to spend the day with dad. Hoping today is just another day filled with miracles for us. I love that man. Thank you...each and every one of you..for all of your continued prayers...and support. You're all amazing.
Okay, I'm sitting here at work at the clinic and can not help but have streaming tears and I know the patients are wondering what is going on!! I will explain to them that they are tears of joy, of knowing how great God is, for happiness that all of you and we are sharing with this fabulously wonderfully magnificent news!!! Kraig was doing his progressing quietly and within himself with the help of the Lord and when God sent this new team to be his doctors, Kraig understood that now is the time to let loose and let loose he has!!! PTL is right, Sherry!!! Many more miracles and happiness to follow. Love and hugs to each of you!!! XOXOXOXOXO Kraig...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
ReplyDeleteGod is good! I am rejoicing as I read your news. I am so happy for you and your family. I am off to church and will keep Kraig in my prayers.
ReplyDelete{{{{HUGS}}}}
God is so AWESOME!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe shows us day after day that small miracles achieve a lot!!!
As I sat here reading through this, the tears are just streaming down my face, and my husband is not even amazed any more, as how I can cry about some one that I have never met!!
Well. it feels like I know you all so well, as you share your lives with us!!
May God bless you all!!!
oh wow Lisa this is such good news..I am still praying for your family..he is one strong man and he will be as good as new..you just watch...hugs sweetie..
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteThe time has finally come......I really believe you only have good things to look forward to now. Your dad is going to continue to get stronger every day. He's on his way back to you and your family....and with a sense of humor, as well. He sounds so sweet! Enjoy these times with him. You deserve this great turn of events!
Love, Jan
This is such wonderful news - I am so happy for you and your family...... What a wonderful, strong man your dad is!!
ReplyDeleteWow - God is awesome!
(and your family is pretty awesome, too)
Prayers and good thoughts still coming from down here in Alabama......... and also thanking your family for being such an inspiration.....
:-)
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
~babs
Sherry and Lisa,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day of amazing surprises! Praying for you all...
Take care,
Diana (and Allison)
Lisa and family ~ God is great! I cried tears of joy over these significant events! Sending lots of love your way and keeping all of you in prayer . . . your friend, Toby's Mom!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news and how wonderful to beable to hesar what he is saying.
ReplyDeleteHe just seems to be going from strength to strength.
Best wishes to you all.
OMG , Im so happy , tears of joy running through my cheeks ...
ReplyDeleteGod listens and miracles exists on daily basis ..
im so touched i dont know what to say, but
God bless you !! and I keep praying for his recovery .
Hugs and love you all !
Wonderful news! Like I wrote on your Mom's Flickr posts--little victories come one day at a time. Thank God for this one and many more to come.
ReplyDeleteLynne
Lisa, that's such wonderful news for you all!! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI was so surprised to see two posts in one day, but wow! This is excellent! Once he gets rid of the trach, I think things will move even faster! You knew he was in there all along. Being a strong man, having faith, and having the support of a wonderful family like all of you, that's all he needs! Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
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Oh Lisa and Sherry! I have TEARS!!!! I am so happy for your family, happy beyond words!!! Even though we have never met, you have both let me into your lives by sharing photos of your daily life and through our internet friendship, I have come to care for you and it has pained me to know you have been going through this with your dad/husband.
ReplyDeleteI am just speechless right now and full of joyful tears!
keep the wonderful news coming!
karen :)